The Archers - 13/05/2008

After a cosy afternoon, Ed and Fallon plan to go into Borchester. Fallon gets a text from Dale, one of the band members. He's driving up north but there's a problem with his van. Ed can't believe it when Fallon says she's going to help him. By the time Fallon's ready to leave, Ed's calmed down and apologises for going off at her. Fallon understands but needs Ed's reassurance that things are ok between them. Joe gets Ed's mind off Fallon by asking whether Oliver's considered his theory for protecting the cattle from TB. Joe wants to borrow David's laminator for the Grundy Farm Sunday signs. David's happy to help. Pip's practicing for the Young Farmers' stock-judging competition. Joe offers her a good tip and Pip's done her own research so when she places the stock, and justifies her choices, David's impressed. Siobhan's family are erecting a headstone for the anniversary of Siobhan's death and want Ruairi and Brian to be there. After the last few weeks, Brian doesn't know how to approach Jennifer. But when he does Jennifer simply says that it's fine for him to go, and takes herself off for a bath. Brian heaves a sigh of relief. Episode written by Carole Simpson Solazzo.